Government funding Archives

Support Victoria’s grossly underfunded community transport

13 May 2019

Accessible and assisted transport is vital for older people to reach services, support, doctors, community and family. That’s why we’re urging everyone to support the Victorian Community Transport Association’s call for a fair share of funding.

accessibility, Government funding, public transport, transport, Victorian Government

Federal politics: ‘A fair go’ bits and spin

18 April 2019

On the 18 May, Australians will choose between Scott Morrison’s ‘a fair go if you have a go’ pitch or Bill Shortens’ ‘a fair go for everyone’ action plan. But is there really a ‘fair go’ for older Australians?

aged care, Australian Federal Budgets, Government funding, Home Care Packages, Newstart, older workers, State of the Older Nation

COTA Victoria’s priorities for the Victorian Government 2019-20 budget

1 April 2019, COTA Submissions

What will Victoria look like in 2031, 2041 or 2061? We need a vision now so we can deliver the best quality of life for our ageing population and our future selves.

accessibility, affordable housing, assistive technology, death, end of life, future, Government funding, Royal Commission into Mental Health, Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety, social inclusion

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Victorian LGBTI older person’s service promised life-line

11 March 2019

Switchboard’s Out & About, an LGBTI Community Visitor service, lost most of its funding just before Christmas. The free service brings friendship and connection to older LGBTI people who are socially isolated.

Government funding, LGBTI rights, older LGBTI Victorians, out & About, Switchboard

10,000 new home care packages great news – but $320 million funding for residential age care should be tied to staffing

11 February 2019

Leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA Australia, warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement it will bring forward funding for 10,000 more home care packages, providing support and care to older Australians at home – bringing the total number of aadditional packages over the last year to 40,000.

COTA, Government funding, Home Care Packages, Residential Aged Care, Royal Commission, Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety

COTA Australia welcomes new specialist care program for vulnerable Australians with dementia

7 February 2019

COTA Australia has welcomed the Government’s allocation of $70 million per year towards the creation of 30 specialist care units to support people living with dementia.

aged care, COTA Australia, dementia, disability, Government funding, specialist care